Highlights Of Tuna Meeting Led By Dr Hockaday
Attendance at the tuna fishing meeting in Cameron County exceeded expectations with over 200 participants from banks canneries fishing interests and business sectors. Dr Hockaday introduced films on tuna fishing and Stewartinger discussed M S Oregon cruises using Japanese long line gear detailing catches of yellowfin marlin swordfish sailfish and tuna plus sharks and other species.
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Gulf
Valley
Cameron County
Chambers of Commerce
Nova Scotia
Star Kist
Stewartinger
Oregon
Springer
Shrimpers Organize to Stabilize Market and Income
The United Shrimp Marketing association formed to create a stable market for quality shrimp and a reliable yearly income for those in the industry. Captain E L Routh elected president with Manuel Sanchez as vice president Dwight D Taylor as treasurer and John Cernelia as secretary. Board members include F L Routh Manuel Sanchez Dwight Taylor Earl LeMaire S M Snodgrass Emory Green Frank Green F P Tower Brooks Merrel and Ray Tolson Jr. The group, headquartered in Port Isabel, has held several meetings and reports progress.
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United Shrimp Marketing Association
E. L. Routh
Manuel Sanchez
Dwight D. Taylor
John Cernelia
F. L. Routh
Dwight Taylor
Earl LeMaire
S. M. Snodgrass
Emory Green
Frank Green
F. P. Tower
Brooks Merrel
Ray Tolson Jr
Port Isabel
Port Isabel Chamber to Publish Weekly Newsletter
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce with the Cameron Committee plans a Friday newsletter titled Hook Line and Sinker. It will share weekly Port Isabel items for tourists, with plans for a mailing list and art by Mrs Al McGehee.
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Port. Isabel
Palmetto Sinks In Pass As Salvage Fails
The banana boat Palmetto sunk in the pass after salvage attempts by Brownsville salvage company failed since March. Only the bow remains visible as the vessel rests on rocks, posing a navigation hazard though not blocking channel traffic. Coast Guard warns ships to exercise caution. no lights are on the sunken hull.
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Brownsville Salvage Company
Coast Guard
New Record Ling Weighs 511 Pounds On Local Catch
Mrs. D J Schwarz of Port Isabel and Mercedes sets a new ling record with a 511 pound ling 53 inches long and 27 inch girth. The fish was hooked on 27 lb line 9 thread and a light 30 penn reel from the Ruby Ann II. Schwarz also won the sailfish division in the 1953 Texas International Fishing Meet. Mrs J H Schmidt attended the Does meeting in Brownsville.
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D. J. Schwarz
Port Isabel
Mercedes
Schwarz
Texas International Fishing
J. H Schmidt
Does
Brownsville
DL. Schwarz
Ardelle Thomas
C Christi
Tomas
Pat Maloan
Port Isabel Key
Mike Eivan
San Benito
H. L.T. Aere
BEE
Jim Fowler
McAllen
Fire Hall
Seaside Inn
J. A. Hockaday
Ardelie Thomas
Christi
Port Isabel Fishing Tourney Returns With Stronger Entry
Port Isabel hosts the 15th annual Texas International Fishing Tournament with more entrants than last year says director Bob Mead. First day catches look good and organizers expect a strong show. A new columnist Betty Weisenhaus joins The PRO writing Shrimp Tales and local news.
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Port Isabel
Bob Mead
Betty Weisenhaus
News of C
Betty
Gertrude Gilliam
Gertrude
New Dime Store Rising Near City Hall
A new dime store is under construction beside City Hall for Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Barnes. Designer and builder John O'Gorman oversees a 25 by 54 foot building offering gifts novelties and a full line of 10 cent items.
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H. B. Barnes
John O'Gorman
Rotary Hears Talk On School Taxes
Port Isabel Rotary heard Mrs. J. A. Hockaday school board president explain why a tax raise is needed and Supt. M. A. Story described facilities planned for Port Isabel Independent School District.
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Port Isabel
Dust settled in Port Isabel with sprinklers for fishing tourney
Dust and sand were reduced on Port Isabel streets by a county sprinkler truck and a Taylor Mayfair Refinery vehicle during the four day Texas International Fishing Journey. The watering kept much of the dust down but not all. With paving work soon to begin, the town expects a more pleasant scene for next year's tournament.
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Port Isabel
Texas International
Taylor Mayfair
Texas International Fishing Tournament Opens In Port Isabel
The 15th annual Texas International Fishing Tournament opened with a fleet blessing by Father Victor Ralph. Forty four Gulf boats and about 20 bay entrants compete across four divisions with prizes including silver trophies and merchandise. Notable catches include Ardelle Thomas's 53 pound ling and multiple redfish and trout weight tallies from Port Isabel, Harlingen, and surrounding towns.
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Brazos Santiago Pass
Victor Ralph
St. Anthony's Church
Brownsville
Gulf Fishing
Bay Fishing
Harbor Light I
Lucas Bros
Gladys H
Southland Life
Bryan Bell
Austin
Missouri Pacific Turpon
Fishing Report Highlights Strong Texan Hauls
The report lists anglers from Houston San Antonio and Harlingen with catches including redfish trout Spanish mackerel king and ling. Notable boats and guides are mentioned along with party sizes and total counts across several trips.
Bay and Jetty Fishing Grant Leads Local Catch
Wednesday July 28 anglers from Houston and San Angelo report trout catches. W. W. Roy of Houston nets 30 trout while John Ee gelston of San Angelo and Baxter Wood of Houston combine for 45 trout. The event highlights bay and jetty fishing efforts in the area.
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Houston
W. W. Roy
John Eegelston
San Angelo
Baxter Wood
Private boats haul heavy catches on July fishing trip
Thursday July 29 parties from Houston Fort Worth Kingsville Donna Austin Mesquite San Antonio and Washington D C reported catches on private boats. totals include 60 trout 25 bonitu 14 Spanish mackerel one king one pompano 100 pounds red snapper and more across three vessels SHAMROCK LIZZIE BEE and DOU BLE TROUBLE.
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W. J. Davis
Houston
Grant Sing
James Davis
Fort Worth
Lizzie Bee
Tom Atkins
Earl Sain
B. Edess
Kingsville
A. L. Pitman
A.L. Pitman Jr
Dan Sheldon
Donna
Shamrock
Charlie Goldtrap
J M. White
Austin
H. H. Johnson
Emmet Florence
Mesquite
Fred Neely
Washington, D.C
D. B
J. C. Rothwell
San Antonio
Friday July 30 L. EB Patton and family of
Community note records a Friday July 30 event involving L. EB Patton and family, with limited details in the fragment.
Fishing Report Highlights July 31 Dispatch
Saturday July 31 reports list several trout catches by the Wrights of Houston nine trout total for Schwarz of Mercedes and McFarland of Dallas. Buster White led Mercedes party with nine trout. Offshore from the LIZZIE BEE guided by Tom Atkins the group of N. Lange from Rebstown yielded 200 pounds red snapper six false albacore and one king. Charlie Goldtrap guided Pete Escobedo and San Antonio party to 150 pounds red snapper one dolphin and one false albacore.
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Ted Wright
Houston
Gene Schwarz
Mercedes
McFarland
Dallas
Buster White
Gulf
Tom Atkins
N. Lange
Rebstown
Shamrock
Charlie Goldtrap
Pete Escobedo
San Antonio
Sunday August Jerry Freeman of Mission eight trout
Jerry Freeman of Mission records eight trout and five pompane on a Sunday fishing outing.
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Jerry Freeman
Mission
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